Japan is turning to foreign workers to address a deepening shortage of bus drivers that has led to route suspensions and reduced services nationwide, including in Tokyo. With the industry projected to face a shortfall of 36,000 drivers by 2030, operators are beginning to recruit and train overseas talent as a short-term solution to keep public transport running. (News On Japan)

The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

The school district, which serves about half a million students, is looking to reduce its reliance on devices after the pandemic.

Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on April 22 presented a draft outline of key issues to an expert panel examining protections for minors on social networking services, taking a cautious stance toward blanket age-based access restrictions that have been increasingly introduced overseas. (News On Japan)

The Emperor and Empress hosted the annual Spring Garden Party on April 17 at Akasaka Imperial Garden in Moto-Akasaka, Tokyo, welcoming around 1,400 guests including gold medalists from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, distinguished figures from various fields and local government representatives. (News On Japan)

The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

The funding was agreed last December, but it has been held up in a row over Russian oil supplies to Hungary.

The Southern Poverty Law Center said it would "vigorously defend ourselves, our staff, and our work".

The Southern Poverty Law Center said it would "vigorously defend ourselves, our staff, and our work".

One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.

Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.